By Delaney Clifford March 6, 2019 In the ever-elusive search for what makes artists tick, part of the investigation has always been a look to what these creators were doing before they were who we know them to be now. The...
By CLTure News March 4, 2019 Winston Salem, North Carolina native Ben Folds and Violent Femmes have announced a summer co-headlining tour that will be coming to Charlotte, North Carolina on August 8. The tour will kick off on Sunday, July 28 at Mohegan Sun...
By CLTure News March 4, 2019 (updated) Pharrell Williams has announced a new music festival in his hometown of Virginia Beach and the lineup is ridiculous. Williams shared a video on social media showcasing his ‘Something in the Water’ festival taking place in Virginia Beach...
By Jose Mujica February 26, 2019 Could you think of two genres more diametrically opposed than hip hop and classical music? Of course, like every other music question, this is a purely subjective one in which there’s no wrong or right answer, but culturally speaking,...
By Cameron Lee February 20, 2019 A cold and rainy evening didn’t stop hordes of fans from waiting in line for one of the most dynamic performers of our generation. The show and tour sold out soon after it was announced and had the city...
By Dan Cava Cover photo: Daniel Coston February 19, 2019 St. Paul and the Broken Bones packed out The Fillmore in Charlotte. At most concerts, a sizable number of attendees will stroll in just in time for the headliner but, well before singer Paul Janeway...
CLTure News February 14, 2019 Jack Daniel’s has announced Atlanta rapper Big Boi will be performing at their unique motel-inspired activation for All-Star Weekend on Thursday, February 14 and Friday, February 15. The Jack Daniel’s “House No. 7” motel party and activation will include multiple...
By Grant Golden February 8, 2019 With the advent of music sampling and the popularization of DAWs and MIDI devices, musical collaboration and composition have never been easier. Damn near anyone can pick up a laptop, download some software and immediately start sending their music...
By Sean Titone February 6, 2019 Power pop, in the right hands, can be transcendent. When done properly, this particular genre of music will never go out of style. That perfect combination of jangly, driving electric guitars, charming melody and seamless vocal harmonies mixed...
By Cameron Lee February 3, 2019 (Updated) The city is gearing up for the largest event to take over Charlotte since 2012’s Democratic National Convention. With an estimated $100 million in economic impact, All-Star Weekend will bring a plethora of events and parties to the...